You can still notify the agents who have any of your works. Clarify it's for a separate work than what they hold and ask if they'd like the chance to review it before you sign a contract #askagent

I say 1pg single spaced or 2pgs double spaced. Give beginning, middle, end but we don't need subplots or character motivation/emotion explained. It can be dry and to the point, as long as we know the major plot steps #askagent

Definitely. You can tell the publisher you need to notify agents first before signing anything. Then tell every agent who has your query, partial, or full #askagent

That's not necessarily too long! If hte concept is super intriguing and pulls reader in, 119k may not feel so long AND could be edited down further by an agent. I've deff seen well done adult fantasy that lenght (YA, though, that's a bit too long) #askagent

Nope. You can mention you did a deep revision, but the query should remain the same, minus what you change for the new book version details #askagent

Contemporary ex: In class w/ friend, kid pulls prank that embarrasses MC = reasoning for plan to save rep or to change situation #askagent (2/2)

Give us something that introduces the character, lets us get to know their personality a bit, but also has the conflict/challenge that propels us into the main plot. Fantasy ex: chased by guards who burn house down = revenge storyline. #askagent (1/2)

that just gives me a great story and the plot is interwoven with the time period, not necessarily dependent on it #askagent (2/2)

I don't think that applies to all novels. Some plots can be wonderful in diff time periods, even if they're not IMPERATIVE to that setting. Not every book has to be set in a certain time because of the event happening then. Personally, I love to see historical #askagent (1/2)

Yes! If you've done a deep revision, feel free to re-submit and state that in the query #askagent

The only time I'd be careful is toward end of year when most agents close their boxes to catch up. Be sure to research the agent to be certain they're currently open to queries #askagent

If you've made significant revisions (like a very deep rewrite) you sometimes can, or if the agent offered to take another look after revising. Some agents prefer you to not, though, so be sure to research. #askagent

Keep in mind, this is for debut. If you're pre-published, you may be able to get away with over the YA/A limit. #askagent

You don't have to, though I like to see it mentioned when it's got a more mature tone/intended for older MG audience. Fantasy depends on age. For MG, I wouldn't go over 70k; for YA it's looking more around 100-110k, and Adult is around 110k/120k #askagent

If it's something I don't rep or have said I don't read (rape, abuse, etc. on my profile). Also, if it's obvs problematic (racist, sexist, etc.). Those are big immediate no's. But others include no firm hook or overplayed storyline, too #askagent

Depends what works best for you. Traditional queries work, but so do conferences and pitch contests. Why not utilize all? If you're querying, there's no harm in also entering contests or attending conference one-on-ones. #askagent

Beginning, middle, end, and short bits on how they all link together. It can be dry. It doesn't have to be exciting as long as I am told the main plot points in the book. No subplots/motivations/emotions #askagent

It's kind of a blend of both. I love in the midst of a scene, but that can be action-packed or subtle. It doesn't always have to be explosive. But it should introduce us to the character and the conflict/challenge that propels us into the true plot #askagent

Dependent on agent. If an agent offers you rep, tell them you plan to write other genres/ages and ask if that works with them. If not, they may not be the agent for you #askagent I personally don't mind =]

Definitely dependent on the agent. I always say to check in every 3 months, regardless if they respond or not. I've known some agents to take quite a long time (and we're so sorry!) #askagent